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Sep 8, 2011 at 12:01 AMSep 8, 2011 at 12:15 AM

ELLWOOD CITY AREA

Dogs and cat found

The Ellwood City animal control officer has the following animals: a black and white male beagle was found on the north side of Ellwood City wearing a black collar and a flea collar; a tri-color male beagle was found near Dutch Ridge Road in Wayne Township wearing a purple collar; a brindle color male pit bull with white paws wearing a choker collar was found near Adams Manufacturing on Factory Avenue in Ellwood City; and an orange and white cat that has been de-clawed was found in the Ellport area. To claim any of the animals call the ACO at (724) 622-0797.

NEW CASTLE

Coat ministry

The New Castle Bible Church, 2762 W. State St., New Castle, is conducting a coat ministry from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 for those in need of a winter coat or jacket. This is the third year for the ministry. There will be one coat per person and the person to receive the coat must be present.

New and gently used coats will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call the church at (724) 654-9072 or via e-mail at ncbiblechurch@hotmail.com.

SHENANGO TWP.

Sept. 11 remembrance program

Keys to the Kingdom, 3692 Old Pittsburgh Road, Shenango Township, will be conducting a remembrance ceremony on the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, during its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

Members of the New Castle Honor Guard will participate in the service and special music will be offered by Dave McCandless. The service, which is open to the public, will be led by Pastor Karl Moore. Veterans are also being asked to attend. For information, call (724) 924-2049.

VOLANT

Amish wedding feast

An Amish wedding reception feast is planned for 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Meeting House, 600 Main St., Volant. Reservations and prepayments of $29.95 per person are needed and can be made by calling (724) 533-5611. Seating is limited.

Along with each course served, a host will guide the guests through the simplistic lifestyle and courting customs performed at an authentic Amish wedding reception feast.

A hearty home-cooked Amish-style meal will be prepared and served, the same as it would be for a social gathering following an Amish wedding. The Amish wedding feasts are a project of the Volant Community Development Corp.

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